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Nov 18, 2007 | 07:29 AM

eysham

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From: Israel

Door Ajar Input MOD

Hi,

I would like to add a microswitch in the tailgate so that it will show "Door AJAR" when the tailgate is open.

Call me wierd

but since installing a wonderfull Tonneu Cover from Truxedo, I have drivven off twice already, spilling the bed's guts all over the road...
I just forget to close it, and I can't see when it is open in the RV mirror.

I need the to know what wire color/location to connect, and if I need 12V or Ground to show the message.

HELP!!

Eysham

Nov 20, 2007 | 09:34 AM

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Wiring up a switch and a light would be pretty easy, but I don't think you would be able to actually get the Door Ajar light to come one.

Get a push pin switch like they use for your hood on a remote start or alarm system and install that so the tailgate holds it closed when the tailgate is shut. Then use that switch to turn the light on whenever the switch is open (most likely have to use a relay to do that).

Nov 20, 2007 | 09:37 AM

redford

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A discreet LED on your dashboard would be a lot easier. It would wire up like this:

+12V -------------LED------------SWITCH-----------GROUND.

Your choice as to how it is wired, switched off with truck off or always on.

Nov 20, 2007 | 01:16 PM

eysham

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Eysham MOD

You guys are a little late...
I already found it!

there is a pink/lt blue wire under the passenger side door step plastic cover thingie.
when grounded it turns on the DOOR AJAR message and the dome light+dingdong.

I guess it comes from the door sensor and acts just as if I opened a door.

the switch wiring bit is easy, as you both said, install a NC spring release switch between the ground and that wire. then let the tailgate door push it in when it is closed.

Eysham

Last edited by eysham; Nov 20, 2007 at 01:25 PM.

Nov 21, 2007 | 01:02 PM

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That sounds like it should work great Eysham. Take some pictures and post them after you get done, as I am sure you are not the only person who would like to do this.

Nov 21, 2007 | 01:11 PM

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I put a microswitch on the roll-up door and a beeper in the cab on a cube-van I used to drive way back when... I would always forget to close the door and wound up with $1k's worth of parts in the road multiple times.

Dumb, I know, but ...